Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX from $500 (23 Rentals)

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The Terrace at Midtowne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace at Midtowne

991 Abigail WayMidlothian, TX 76065
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Midlothian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midlothian

1509 Ridgecrest DrMidlothian, TX 76065

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Lancelot Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancelot Villa

1401 N Clay StEnnis, TX 75119
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Carriage House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

606 W Main StWaxahachie, TX 75165
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Northtown Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northtown Village

1231 W Us-287 BypWaxahachie, TX 75165

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Cheapest Available Ellis County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellis County, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at 113 NW Main St in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood priced from $1,000. Emerald Garden Apartments in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
113 NW Main St2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,000
Emerald Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Grand Reserve Seniors - WaxahachieA11BR,1BA$1,043
The WillowsA11BR,1BA$1,074
The Julian at South PointeA11BR,1BA$1,106

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellis County area is the $1.42 price per square foot 4x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails in the in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,698. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the Richmond Model at Canvas at Midlothian starting at $2,499 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Hunters Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellis County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails4x2.54BR,2.5BA$1.42
Canvas at MidlothianRichmond3BR,2BA$1.66
Oxford at Crossroads CentreTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
Bent Tree TownhomesC2 3x2 Flat3BR,2BA$1.19
Silverton Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.47
113 NW Main St2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.89
Grace TownhomesC13BR,2BA$1.50
Grand Reserve Seniors - WaxahachieB1-602BR,1BA$1.59
Emerald Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
The Julian at South PointeA11BR,1BA$1.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellis County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ellis County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ellis County is at The Emma listed at $1,375.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellis County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellis County Apartment is $1,025 at Emerald Garden Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ellis County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ellis County is starting from $1,000 at 113 NW Main St.

What is the most affordable Ellis County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ellis County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bent Tree Townhomes and starts from $1,387.

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